September 17, 2014
…by taking TQ on the starting grid. Matt was able to take advantage of his good starting position to stay in contention the entire race, re-taking the lead in the closing laps after the leader experienced an overheating problem in the long, 10-minute A Main. Modified 2WD Stadium Truck enjoyed an increased turnout this year at the RAC, and along with more entries came more competition. With a strong field of competitors, Nathan Clark piloted truck to the TQ position and proceeded to lead the A Main wire-to-wire for Team Associated’s fourth victory of the weekend. Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]…
August 30, 2014
…third time and for the second consecutive year. In the 2WD Open class, J.P. Richards claimed the title while Spencer Rivkin took the 4WD Open class. Both of these racers will join Cavalieri and the World’s best to compete for the 2015 Invitational title. Entries for the 2015 Reedy International Off-Road race of Champions open at noon, PST on September 1, 2014 exclusively on www.rcsignup.com and close October 19, 2014 at midnight, PST. As in previous years, the event features its traditional 2WD Open and 4WD Open classes and the combined Invitational 2WD/4WD format. More information can be found here….
August 13, 2014
…BARNES 7. CHUCK HICKS 8. MIKE BARNES Pro 4 “4WD Short Course” 4WD Short Course is always an exciting race as these racers strap in as much power as they can and there is always thrilling racing and even more spectacular crashes. This race was no different. TQ went to TLR racer from Las Vegas Rocco Epler. Rocco from the moment he put his truck down for practice could tell he would be the man to beat. At the start it was a good battle early between Rocco and 2nd qualifier David Wilson. Wilson gave chase to Rocco and hung…
August 12, 2014
…2014 Round 4 – 18 January 2015 Round 5 – 8 March 2015 Of course, the EWS will maintain the great atmosphere and organisation it has become known for and continue to attract racers of all ability from across the country and beyond. Entries will open on 1st September via www.CentralBooking.org, where further details and full rules can be found shortly. Details of the series sponsors and partners will follow very soon. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For details of these, or with for other questions about the championship, please contact Oli Meggitt (oli.meggitt@gmail.com) or the EWS Events Facebook group….
May 29, 2014
The organisers of the 2014 IFMAR 1/8 Nitro Buggy World Championships have been in touch to issue an extended hotel list for the event that will take place from the 18th to 27th of September in Giardini Naxos, in the province of Messina. Beside the existing list on the organisers website there are more rooms available, which along with prices you can find below. There is also an official agency for the bookings but we understand that you can also book directly with the hotels. Official booking agency www.suntour.it (contact Mrs. Stefania) suntour@hotmail.it +39 3485967618 +39 0942577043 HOTEL ASSINOS ****…
May 20, 2014
…the reputation as the heart of RC racing in Western Germany, but also more than 60 drivers who completed a total of about 8000 laps in practice, made for heat on the track. During the core hours the practice was separated into 30 minutes windows for the 1/8 and 1/10 scale classes. The Oberhausen paddock was bursting at the seams on early Sunday morning when finally the 67 drivers got ready for a remarkable racing day. All racers moved together on the working desks and even some tables had to be added in the paddock area to grant every racer…
May 3, 2014
…be run at one of the best outdoor buggy tracks in Italy, the DirtRaceRC track of Diego Fuser. The race will be open to Nitro buggy, Nitro truggy and Brushless buggy categories with all the info about the race format, timetable and categories to be posted online very soon. Despite moving from the unique “country style” venue, the organisers are sure you will be impressed by the new location because they have a lot of surprises to make you feel home at Arena 2014. For more information you can visit www.arenarace.it to keep up to date with the latest developments….
April 3, 2014
Coming soon from Kyosho is the Fazer VE Ferrari FXX ReadySet 4WD touring car. Based on the entry-level shaft-driven Fazer chassis the kit offers a slim composite tub main frame, a sealed drivetrain with gear differentials, single-structure lower suspension arms and a sealed receiver box. Other features include aluminium shock absorbers, fixed suspension links and the car comes factory assembled and equipped with a waterproof Team Orion R10 One brushless speed controller, Neon One 2400kv motor, waterproof steering servo and a 2.4GHz FHSS radio system. The package is rounded our by a pre-finished Ferrari FXX bodyshell. Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com] http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/Put-EP-FAZER-rs-VE-Ferrari-FX_p_23116.html…
